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Fees & referral pathways

Many ways in

Private, Medicare and funded options, so cost doesn’t have to stand between you and support.

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Session fees

What a session costs

Sessions are available in person in Erina or by telehealth, Tuesday to Friday, by appointment.

Private clientPrivate health insurance rebates may apply
$200
MedicareWith a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP · Medicare rebate $89.50
$200
Clinical supervisionFor social workers, counsellors and helping professionals
$200

Using Medicare

Three steps to a rebate

  1. 1

    See your GP

    Ask for a Mental Health Care Plan and a referral to me.

  2. 2

    Book a session

    Get in touch by phone, email or the contact form to find a time.

  3. 3

    Receive your rebate

    The session fee is $200, with a Medicare rebate of $89.50.

Funded counselling

Other ways to access support

If you’re eligible, these programs can fund your counselling.

  • Open Arms

    Funded counselling for eligible current and former Australian Defence Force members and their families.

  • NDIS

    Supporting self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.

  • NSW Victims Services

    Funded counselling through the Victims Support Scheme, if you’re eligible.

  • Employee Assistance Programs

    Confidential counselling for eligible employees and their immediate family.

For GPs and referrers

Referring a client

Referrals are only needed for Mental Health Care Plans. Please send referrals and plans to [email protected], or call 0477 679 991 to talk about a client.

Contact me

Questions

Common questions

Do I need a referral?

Only if you’d like to use a Mental Health Care Plan through Medicare. Otherwise, you can book directly.

Do you offer telehealth?

Yes. Sessions are available by telehealth anywhere in Australia, as well as in person in Erina.

Who do you work with?

I work with adolescents and adults, from teenagers to older adults. I also offer clinical supervision for social workers, counsellors and other helping professionals.

When are sessions available?

Tuesday to Friday, by appointment. I’m closed on weekends and public holidays.

Is this a crisis service?

No. Swells of Life Therapy is not a crisis service. If you need to talk to someone now, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, any time. In an emergency, call 000.

Not sure which option fits? Just ask.

Call 0477 679 991 or email [email protected].

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Not a crisis service. For urgent support call Lifeline 13 11 14, or 000.